Word Journeys™
Academic English Vocabulary
Reading Levels 3-9, Interest
Levels 6-12
Develop and reinforce academic English vocabulary through
a skills-based approach
- Focus on the most commonly used academic words for faster reading gains
- Make progress more quickly with vocabulary taught in
context
- Increase comprehension through listening,
speaking, reading, and writing activities
Word Journeys™ is designed to develop and
reinforce students’ academic English vocabulary. English language students
learn and practice academic vocabulary using a skills-based approach to listening,
speaking, reading, and writing. The vocabulary words are taken from Averil
Coxhead’s Academic Word List, which is a research-generated
list of the most common academic words found in textbooks.
Main features:
- Engaging pictures and illustrations represent each definition.
- Controlled nonfiction reading selections place vocabulary
in context.
- Word study activities address multiple meaning words,
word forms, collocations, and morphology.
- Scaffolded writing activities help students develop
and refine their ideas.
- Assessments track students’ progress and mastery.
